Teacher of Music

Roding Valley High School; Loughton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational institution in Loughton seeks a Music Teacher to join a thriving and collaborative faculty. You will work alongside experienced leaders, develop the Music department, and inspire students to achieve their potential. This role offers a supportive working environment with opportunities for professional development and excellent facilities. Join a school dedicated to fostering a positive learning experience with a commitment to ensuring the best educational outcomes for all students.

Benefits

Outstanding ECT provision

Supportive working environment

Comprehensive induction programme

Bike to Work Scheme

Freshly made food on site

Qualifications

• Inspiration to communicate and motivate students effectively.
• Commitment to securing positive student outcomes.
• Ability to develop the Music department.
• Creativity in teaching methods.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support the Music department.
• Challenge and encourage student potential.
• Engage students creatively.

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity to appoint a Music Teacher to a thriving and collaborative faculty. This is a very experienced, collegiate team. The successful candidate will be led by our Head of Department and will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with other members of leadership within the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Have the vision to fully develop and support the Music department.
• Be an inspirational communicator and have the skills to both challenge and encourage students to achieve their potential.
• Be committed to securing positive student outcomes at Key stages 3, 4 and/or 5.
• Have the ability to think creatively and encourage student engagement.

This is a brilliant opportunity to work in a forward‑thinking department within a supportive and experienced team. If you are looking to work in a "very good school with an outstanding sixth form" (Ofsted 2022), with fantastic facilities then Roding Valley could be the place for you.

Benefits

• An outstanding ECT provision and support
• A friendly and supportive working environment
• A comprehensive induction programme and the opportunity to engage in further professional development
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Freshly made food on site delivered through our excellent canteen facilities

"RVHS is a great place to work as it combines the freedom to be creative in your teaching alongside the support which ensures you are best able to do your job."

You will be joining a school with enthusiastic and dedicated leaders at senior and middle leadership levels and a commitment to the professional development of staff. RVHS is keen to embrace an approach that is centred on teaching and learning and the academic attainment of our students. RVHS is an 11‑18 school in Essex, that enjoys a good reputation in the local area and benefits from excellent transport links, including being adjacent to Loughton tube station (Central Line). The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed within its schools to:

• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety, and the spiritual and cultural development of children and young people;
• Promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued;
• The fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment.

As an equal opportunities employer, The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join The Chelmsford Learning Partnership.

Recruitment, Safeguarding & EEO

In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on an application form, CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre‑employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people.

Roding Valley High School is a successful 11‑18 school in Loughton and is part of The Chelmsford Learning Partnership. Currently catering for around 1400 pupils, this school boasts an excellent local reputation and fantastic facilities which provide an excellent working and learning environment. The school was graded "good" with outstanding features at the last Ofsted.